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The Swell Season’s Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová Reunited to Move ‘Forward’ on a Third Album
American Songwriter
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July 17, 2025
When Glen Hansard asked Markéta Irglová if she wanted to do “some gigs” in 2022, it had been 14 years since the duo released their second Swell Season album, Strict Joy, and went their separate ways, romantically, but not musically. Formed in...
Support and Its Effect for Persons Affected by COPD and Their Next of Kin - an Systematic Integrative Review
Dove Medical Press
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July 17, 2025
Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term, irreversible lung condition for which there is currently no cure.1,2 COPD is the third leading cause of death worldwide, with 3.23 million people dying from COPD in 2019....
Grindavík Residents Allowed Back After Volcanic Eruption
Iceland Review
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July 17, 2025
Access has been restored to Grindavík for following last night’s eruption at Sundhnúkagígaróði. Authorities stress, however, that residents and company employees are entering at their own risk. As reported by RÚV, tourists and the general public...
Grindavík Residents Restrict Blue Lagoon Access
Reykjavik Grapevine
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July 17, 2025
On July 17, a group of Grindavík residents restricted entry on the road leading to the Blue Lagoon as an act of protest, Vísir reports. According to Vísir, the group is unhappy with the Lagoon being accessible while Grindavík is closed off to the...
First Ladies Determine Their Role in a Polarizing World—Together
Harper's Bazaar
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July 17, 2025
Amid constant warfare, climate change, a reduction in mental health across the globe, and the rapid deployment of AI, what does it mean to be a first lady? It is one of the most visible roles, with access to an international platform, and yet in...
Visitors from over 50 countries can now drive in UAE with their home licenses, no tests required
The Arabian Stories
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July 17, 2025
Dubai: According to the Ministry’s latest announcement, residents of 52 nationalities are now allowed to drive motorcycles and light vehicles in the UAE using their valid national driving licenses while on a visit. This new policy applies to...
Celtic outcast agrees terms with European club after snubbing EFL and MLS transfer interest
GlasgowWorld
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July 17, 2025
Out-of-favour Hoops winger returned to his roots last week to carry out some pre-season work Luis Palma has officially left Celtic on another European loan deal - joining Lech Poznan on a season-long loan. Polish outlet, Sportowy Poznan reported...
Kenyan start-up aiming to generate carbon credits from thin air
KFGO - North Dakota
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July 17, 2025
By Jefferson Kahinju and Hereward Holland GILGIL, Kenya (Reuters) – In the scrublands of central Kenya, technicians monitor four large metallic tanks where steam heated by the Earth’s crust is used to pull carbon dioxide from the air in an effort...
69 extended reality projects selected for Venice Immersive
Cineuropa
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17/07/2025 - Immersive videos, and virtual and mixed reality works from 27 countries are taking part in the sidebar unspooling within Venice Production Bridge between 26 August and 6 September The Time Before by Leo Metcalf and Michael Golembewski...
Ever wonder why that WWII bomber is suddenly roaring above your house?
Pelham Today
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July 17, 2025
The man at the controls is Fonthill’s own Leon Evans— and he’s living the dream bringing history back to life Newcomers to Pelham can be forgiven for being startled by the abrupt appearance—preceded by a distant roar that grows louder and louder...
Greece Faces Reigning Champions France in U20 EuroBasket Clash
To Vima
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July 17, 2025
Greece’s U20 national basketball team is gearing up for its toughest challenge yet at the EuroBasket tournament in Heraklion, in Crete, as they take on reigning champions France in the quarterfinals on Thursday, July 17. The high-stakes match will...
RSPCA Assured: Tougher welfare standards coming
Poultry World
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July 17, 2025
In the UK, RSPCA Assured is introducing stricter welfare standards for its members this autumn. The updated standards, which come into force on 29 September, cover a range of areas. They include: The requirement of a housing confinement...
New study surfaces explosive risk hidden beneath Antarctic ice
Canada's National Observer
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July 16, 2025
This story was originally published by The Guardian and appears here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration The melting of glaciers and ice caps by the climate crisis could unleash a barrage of explosive volcanic eruptions, a study suggests....
Seeds confirmed for FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers First Round Draw
FIBA Basketball
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MUNICH (Germany) - The seedings for the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers First Round Draw, set to take place in Munich, Germany on July 23, have now been announced. There are 27 nations competing in the First Round that will be split into...
NYC welcomes bar with more than 400 whiskies
The Spirit Business
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July 17, 2025
Foolproof in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, offers a wide range of world whiskies and ‘pairing-minded’ cocktails. Foolproof Bar aims to be a ‘fresh take on the neighbourhood bar’ Industry veteran Andy Lock, of The Lobster Club and Gotham Bar & Grill, is...
'Growing, diversifying and modernizing': 80 year after Trinity blast, nuclear weapons remain a threat
Santa Fe New Mexican
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It’s a peaceful time of day at 5:29 a.m. Quiet. In that predawn moment 80 years ago, Allen Sánchez said, his grandfather was milking cows in Tomé. A light appeared as the first test of a nuclear weapon occurred to the south, at what is now White...
World's only country which has no army of its own, it is protected by..., it is located in..., name is...
India.com
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July 17, 2025
Home Viral World’s only country which has no army of its own, it is protected by…, it is located in…, name is… To help with peacekeeping missions around the world, this country has a special team called the Crisis Response Unit. Today, most...
Turkish Airlines to begin codeshare with Airlink
Business Traveller
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July 17, 2025
Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Türkiye, has signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement with Airlink. The Johannesburg-based airline is one of the leading regional carriers in Southern Africa, and provides services between smaller,...
Scotland star makes shock appearance at PFA summer camp for out-of-contract players looking for new club
The Scottish Sun
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July 16, 2025
FOR free agent footballers, the summer isn't so much about taking time to rest and recuperate off the pitch as it is about staying on top of their fitness and desperately trying to find a new club. And one such man in that situation right now is...
Thinking of working abroad? Check out the world's most expensive and cheapest countries for living costs
The Nation Thailand
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July 17, 2025
Switzerland: The most expensive in the world (9.29/10) Switzerland tops the list of the most expensive countries to live in, according to William Russell, with an overall cost of living score of 9.29 out of 10. This Central European country has...